Competition Newcomers

Are you getting ready for your first ballroom dance competition? As we approach the annual Cleveland Dancesport Challenge at the end of June, many students at Starz will be competing for the first time. Here are some key points for the newbies:

1. Presentation is extremely important in competition. Treat the 1.5 minute round as a show and give it your all. Dress up, do your make up, stand up tall and smile. You are judged as soon as you step on the floor, so make your entrance just as exciting and grand as the dance.2. Confidence is crucial on the competition floor. As they say, fake it till you make it. Even if you’ve made a mistake in your routine or tripped, make it part of your dance. Judges love to see a confident competitor! Also, remember there are many couples on the floor with you, not all eyes are on you. Chances are, no one will notice your misstep.3. Timing is one of the first aspects you will be judged on. Stay on beat, don’t rush on the slow dances, do your best to listen to, and feel, the music.
4. Have fun! When you are having fun, everyone watching you is having fun too! Practice a natural smile where appropriate (more of it in swing and less in tango, of course, but you get the idea). Assuming that by the time you are ready to compete, you know your routines fairly well, so now it’s time to have fun with the moves.

Finally, know that you are lucky to be competing! Not many people get the chance to dance and much less to compete!

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Starz Ballroom

Celebrating 10 years as Cleveland's premier ballroom studio, Starz has FUN dance opportunities, from kids to adults, and you need NO previous experience, because we can teach you how to have fun learning to dance !

Rental Services

Beautiful rental space in Westlake, Ohio is ideal for wedding parties, corporate events, graduation celebrations, anniversary parties, rehearsals and ballroom/salsa parties. We will make you look like a star with our flexible facility.

Conveniently located off I-90 at 24510 Sperry Drive in Westlake, Ohio. We offer a well lit, spacious dance floor with a great sound system.

Starz ballroom is available for only $500 per event with a $150 returnable deposit if the studio is put back in the same condition as rented.

Career Opportunities

Male and Female Ballroom Dance Instructor Positions Available.

Starz Ballroom is holding auditions at their premier studio location in Westlake, Ohio. Starz is looking for a few good women and men to join a training class to become new dance instructors and competitive dancers.

Join our enthusiastic, professional team:
• A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!
• Lessons include: private, practice, social and competitive students in both Latin and Smooth Dance.
• This is a Part-Time position leading to a Full-Time Career – which means it requires dedication.

There are a few things we really look for with new staff:
• A pleasant and energetic personality.
• Teaching experience preferred, but not a must. We offer you structured dance, teaching and business training.• The desire for knowledge and greatness in addition to a paycheck! We want you to be a part of our growth, success and become a top level ballroom dancer!
• We are looking for a fun & motivated male to work as a successful ballroom dance instructor.

Don’t miss this chance to have a place to work where you can not only make a great income, but LOVE what you do.